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As Construction Booms, So Do Defects

By Brian Redlein Buildings are rising and construction continues to boom at a remarkable clip throughout the City. Developers are eager to break ground on new projects  in order to cash in on soaring property values, offering amenities, fast timelines, and incentives to get their buildings up, and properties sold. At… View more

A Wake Up Call for Building Owners

By Andrew J. Pisani This week we faced another tragic event with the explosion and destructive fire in the East Village. As the investigation unearths the facts, we’ve learned that everything points to illegal work performed without required permits, and by unlicensed professionals. A check of DOB records confirms that there… View more

That’s Not What We Meant

By Austin Regan The DOB examiners are still learning the 2014 Code. As we start the third month of its enactment, examiners are just beginning to review applications which are subject to the rules of the new Code. Understandably, these examiners are far from comfortable with all the changes that are… View more